The USD 346 School Board met on Monday, July 10 and began with the approval of the consent agenda, including the minutes of the last meeting and payment of bills and payroll.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas reported that the budget is nearly finished.

Thomas then told the board that the district had received a memorial donation from Delma Colegrove to their FFA and Music programs and noted his appreciation of funds.

Thomas reported that with several of the district HVAC units aging, he had asked a company to give an estimate of what it would cost to outfit both campuses with a new computer controlled system. That cost came in at $1.2 million and Thomas stated he was planning to meet with the bond agent and hopes to have solid numbers for the August meeting on possibly replacing that system.

The board entered into a 10-minute executive session for personnel matters. 

Following that executive session the board agreed to hire Dustin Johnson as JLHS custodian and approved the 2023-2024 extra duty list as presented. 

The board then entered into a 20-minute executive session to discuss the negotiated agreement under the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA. That session was extended by ten minutes.

Following the executive session a motion was made and carried to ratify the negotiated agreement for 2023-2024.

A motion was made to approve a three percent increase in salary and benefits for administrators and district office employees. That motion carried on a 6-0 vote.

A motion was made to approve a $1 per hour increase for classified employees and the motion carried on a 6-0 vote. 

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

SPECIAL: Benefits question an issue for county employees

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A poll sent to Linn County employees mid-week asking which benefit they would prefer to lose has created a spark of animosity among those who received it. One person anonymously shared it to a Mound City-oriented Facebook page as a screen shot along with their comments highlighting... [More]

Commissioners discuss various budgets

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SEKMHC in mix At the end of a meeting attended by two of the three commissioners, a discussion was held regarding several of the proposed budgets for next year. Commissioners Alison Hamilton and Jim Johnson first discussed the proposed budget for Southeast Kansas Mental Health.... [More]

City learns of fire gear condition

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Pleasanton Fire Department ISO inspection July 16 Following the appointment of new Fire Chief Jimmy Watts as Pleasanton Fire Chief, the Pleasanton Council heard of the condition of bunker gear Monday night at their bi-weekly meeting. Watts reported the truck ran with the... [More]

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SPORTS

Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament

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The team called Nobodys wins the Blue Mound 4th of July co-ed softball tournament on July 5. This year the tournament consisted of eight teams. The Nobodys is Keith Morrell’s team and has been a part of the softball tournament since it started three years ago.

Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship

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The Pleasanton 12-14 baseball team wins their league tournament on June 30 to July 1. Pleasanton hosted the tournament and won in the championship against La Cygne 11-7.

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